Early Years SEN Support Assistant
Brighton
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
£92.63 - £99.45 per day
Are you passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life? Supply Desk are seeking a caring and dedicated Early Years SEN Support Assistant to join the friendly and nurturing early years setting in Brighton that we proudly work alongside. In this role, you’ll support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with Special Educational Needs, providing personalised care and learning support to children with EHCPs and emerging additional needs. You’ll help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can develop socially, emotionally, and academically at their own pace. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver structured routines, sensory support, and play-based learning strategies that promote communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
Key Skills & Experience:
Experience or a strong interest in supporting young children with SEN, including ASD, speech & language needs, or social and emotional difficulties.
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and inclusive early years practice.
Confidence using play-based, child-led approaches and adapting activities to meet individual needs.
A patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic attitude, with a genuine passion for early childhood development.
We Offer:
A warm and welcoming early years environment focused on holistic child development.
Access to ongoing SEN and EYFS-focused training and professional development.
Supportive leadership and collaborative staff teams.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s early learning journeys.
Requirements:
References covering the past 2 years.
An Enhanced DBS Check on the update service (or willingness to apply – we can support you).
6 months of previous experience working with children preferred.
If you are committed to inclusive early education and want to help shape positive early learning experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply Now!
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles
